Animals movie production status is currently Post-Production
January 7, 2026 • Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added.
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
TBA, 2026 Netflix
Plot: What's the story about?
When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife find themselves drawn into a web of deception. As they scramble to raise the ransom payment, they're forced to make choices that could tear their world apart.
official plot version
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Who stars in Animals: Cast List
The RIP, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
TRON: Ares, White Bird
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Shadow Force
Emilia Pérez
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Flash
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar 4
The RIP
Who's making Animals: Crew List
A look at the Animals behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ben Affleck last directed Air and Live by Night.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Ben AffleckDani Bernfeld
Collin Creighton
Luciana Damon
Matt Damon
Companies
Watch Animals Trailers & Videos
No trailer available.
Production: What we know about Animals?
Key Facts
- Matt Damon was originally on board to star; Ben Affleck has taken the role (2/15/2025).
Filming Timeline
- 2026 - January: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2025 - April: The film was set to Production status.
Now in production with Ben Affleck at the helm, per Hollywood Reporter.
- 2025 - February: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Looking at April 2025 production start in LA.
Animals Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Animals is coming out as a netflix release in 2026 on TBA, 2026 There are 49 other movies coming out on the same date, including Fast X: Part 2, Wolf Creek: Legacy and Coco 2.
